A collection of question & answers, flashcards, and notes about head and neck anatomy.
This collection is good for medical students, USMLE, INBDE, and MCAT exams takers.
How many branches does the facial nerve have?
The facial nerve has 5 branches which are from the bottom:
Where does the facial nerve originate?
The nerve arises in the pons, in the brainstem.
The facial nerve exits the facial canal via...
The stylomastoid foramen
What branch of the facial nerve is responsible for innervating the anterior 2/3 of the tongue with the special sense of taste?
The foramen magnum is an oval shaped opening in the
The maxillary artery is a branch of the
external carotid artery